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Compact Entro

Bewator has launched the Entro Lite access control system. This is a compact version of the company's Entro system, and is designed for small businesses that have a minimal number of doors to control.

Entro Lite can be used as a single door stand-alone access control solution with a maximum of two readers per controller. All the programming is carried out via the internal keypad with no need for shadow cards, making system set up quick and simple.

A stand-alone Entro Lite controller can be easily upgraded to a small networked system with a maximum of eight doors by simply moving up a jumper, giving PC control via RS485/USB converter.

The system is PC-based and can be adjusted to meet individual security requirements, making the administration of cards and tags much quicker. The software also provides an overview of all events occurring on the card readers.

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Wrist power

Paxton Access has launched Watchprox for Net2, an access control token that fits snugly onto any watch strap.

Paxton sales and marketing director Adam Stroud says: "Watchprox for Net2 is ideal for clean room environments, and, unlike a key ring token, is far less likely to be mislaid or left in the car, home or office." He says the Watchprox is so tiny it is hardly noticeable.

IP67 compliant, Watchprox is suitable for the harshest conditions, and as there is no contact between hand and token it is ideal for clean room environments such as hospitals, research laboratories, pharmaceuticals and other sensitive manufacturing environments.

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Going PRO

TDSi has released the latest version of its eXguard PRO access control software. The version 2.0 offers customers more flexibility, supporting various new applications such as eXnotifier, Visitor Management and eXtour.

EXnotifier forwards user selectable events to a Pocket PC running the Pocket Notifier application. Visitor Management provides eXguard PRO with a simple to use front-end allowing the effective management of personnel visiting a site. EXtour gives reassurance that security personnel are completing their tour in the allotted time.

An Application Program Interface feature has been added to the software allowing the user read-only access to the eXguard database for retrieving information and events in real-time. This feature enables the information to be used by other applications, such as time and attendance packages, HR and Payroll systems and building management systems.

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Finding the C-Cure

Tyco Fire and Security has launched its new Software House C-Cure 800 v9.0.4, which it says provides users with a scalable access control product to meet even the most stringent requirements of security managers.

The new multi-lingual language version of C-Cure includes a number of enhancements over previous versions to help streamline administration and expand the reach of its access control capabilities.

These include increased security with longer card numbers, easy to manage multiple cards for each cardholder, 'PIN-only' access if required, cards with 128 different formats, global anti-passback, C-Cure NetVue video tour and video view, enhanced badge printing, and guard station alarm prioritising and sorting.

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Just Oneprox

PAC has launched its Oneprox reader range. The range includes Standard, Designer Standard, Mullion, Designer Mullion, Proximity/Key Pad, Panel Mount and Classic Vandal options.

PAC says: "The entire Oneprox reader range has been developed in response to the changing needs of specific installations as well as the latest regulations governing access control equipment."

A good example is the Classic Vandal reader option, which has been built specifically for high traffic areas and harsh environments. PAC says its rugged construction allows complete freedom of use, both indoors and out, making it ideal for vandal prone installations, such as in schools, universities, car park reader posts and other unsupervised public places. It is also fully DDA compliant.

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A Sensor security

The GuardPoint Pro system from Sensor Access Technology provides sophisticated and user friendly access control and alarm management software that centralises security requirements within all types of installations, irrespective of complexity.

Sensor says: "It is packed with high-end features, yet it is simple to commission and extremely easy to use, its flexibility making it ideal for every size of installation."

The system has a large capacity, allowing to monitor tens of thousands of cardholders, hundreds of controllers, workstations, companies and multiple site applications. It also features biometric and CCTV integration, a personalised 'Report Wizard', and alarm management.

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Fingerprint technology

Sagem Défense Sécurité has launched the MorphoAccess Series 100, a new line of access control terminals based on fingerprint recognition.

"Easy to use and competitively priced, these compact terminals incorporate a high-performance optical sensor," the company says. The three models in the line cover up to 500 people. These include MA 100, for identification mode only; MA110, with an HID iClass contactless card reader; and MA 120, including the Mifare 1K or 4K contactless card reader.

The Series 100 range can operate on a standalone basis, or in a network via the MEMS supervision software.

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Complete access

A4Vision's 3D Face Reader has been integrated with IDL's Fastlane Door Detective to showcase a complete approach to high security access control.

The A4Vision Access 3D Face Reader can recognise users as they approach the doorway. With read ranges up to two metres and a fast sub-second response time, the Face Reader is designed to open the door before the user gets to it. This is when Door Detective kicks in and monitors how many people actually go through the doorway once it's opened.

If more people go through than are authorised by the Face Reader, Door Detective will send an alarm to alert security and can trigger high responses such as CCTV to record the events for later analysis.

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Upgraded detection

GE Security has introduced EntryScan4, the latest evolution of its no-touch, whole-body trace detection walk-through portal.

GE says the lower height of the EntryScan4, at 2349.5mm, and total weight of 337.9kg, "now make it possible for space-restricted security settings to take advantage of trace portal technology".

"At the same time, it improves throughput by up to 20 per cent with a new 15 second cycle-time, while enhancing head-to-toe sampling and expanding the library of identifiable substances," the company says.

Applications include airports, nuclear power plants, correctional facilities, customs and border inspection stations, military checkpoints, government buildings, public transport stations, high-threat commercial facilities, and sporting and other large public event settings.

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DVTel acquisition

DVTel has acquired Security Applications Inc, which develops a high-end, IP-based access control system that encompasses PLC control, video badging, visitor management, time and attendance, alarm management and identification server software.

The SAI IP-based system is 'hardware agnostic' and works with most of the leading field panels, including the latest from HIF, VertX, as well as Mercury Security and others. SAI solution fits into the DVTel intelligent Security Operations Center.

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Flexible and scalable

The new PAC SecureNet v3.1 software package has been designed with a level of flexibility and scalability to meet the needs of most access control applications, and enables large scale systems to be confidently installed with all components having full connectivity.

Designed for use with the PAC 500 series of controllers, it is also backward compatible with 2100 and 2200 controllers. It displays detailed real time information on events, including alarms as they occur across a facility, as well as offering alarm monitoring, digital video, intrusion detection and ID protection.

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Easy webEntry

CEM, part of Tyco Fire and Security, has launched the webEntry II Pro system, which is a low cost, easy to install and manage access control system, with functionality such as graphical alarms maps, ID badging, Roll Call Occupancy, and support for external systems such as CCTV.

Its webEntry II Controller is the system's hardware platform. Supplied in a rack mounted enclosure, the controller has 16 RJ45 connectors, supports up to 64 doors and is equipped with a 10/100Mb Ethernet auto connection and onboard battery backup. CEM claims it now has "60 per cent faster processing capacity."

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What a Supagate

BPT has launched its Impro Supagate Kits, which it says offer "incredible value for money with simple flexibility for gate and access control". These join the Impro range of proximity systems for use in industrial, commercial and residential applications.

The range includes the Impro64+ software suite, which accommodates up to 3,000 doors and 160,000 users; the Impro16, which supports up to 2,000 tags operating 16 doors, or 15 doors and up to four lifts; the Impro4 four door system; and the ImproS2 two-door stand alone controller.

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Urmet's hearing aid

Urmet Domus has introduced an induction loop amplifier that can be built into its external range of door entry systems, designed specifically to aid communication for people who wear a hearing aid equipped with a telecoil.

The IL-Urmet Module requires a simple connection to the normal telecom power feed and an interconnection to the existing Urmet speaker module to function. Standing in close proximity to the door station, any received audio on the door station is then heard via a hearing aid in addition to the normal speaker reception.

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Easi residential

PAC's EasiNet Residential is designed specifically for the residential housing applications, and is ideal for housing managers and staff who are worried about controlling access to their buildings or specific areas.

The product is based on Microsoft NET technology and fully integrated with door entry panels and video handsets. It can support up to 5000 separate residential blocks and a database of up to 20,000 key holders.

It has a number of features designed to keep installation and administration costs down, including GSM or modem links. software is able to simply add, move or delete a keyfob.

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